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Franken, Ellison, and McCollum join Sit-In
Franken Joins Sit-in
http://kdal610.com/news/articles/2016/jun/22/franken-mccollum-ellison-join-sit-in/
Keith Ellison
WASHINGTON (MNN) - Senator Al Franken, Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Congressman Keith Ellison are among dozens of Democrats staging a sit-in on the floor of the U-S House, demanding Republicans have a vote on what they call common-sense reforms to reduce gun violence.
They want House Speaker Paul Ryan from Wisconsin to keep the House in session during a planned recess next week to deal with the issue.
There was a filibuster last week in the U-S Senate to force votes, but a number of gun-control measures failed there on Monday night.
They want House Speaker Paul Ryan from Wisconsin to keep the House in session during a planned recess next week to deal with the issue.
There was a filibuster last week in the U-S Senate to force votes, but a number of gun-control measures failed there on Monday night.
Update: Rick Nolan has joined.
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